The Secret to Aging Well (with Nancy Ortberg)

About this sermon

Can you actually grow better with age? In this reflection on Psalm 92, John Ortberg is joined by his wife, Nancy Ortberg, for a warm and thoughtful conversation about lifelong spiritual growth. Together they explore the psalm's remarkable promise: "They will still bear fruit in old age; they will stay fresh and green." From stories of nursing patients to reflections on curiosity, hospitality, and John's grandmother Gladys, this episode offers a hopeful vision of aging with joy, purpose, and enduring vitality. This episode explores: - Psalm 92 and flourishing in old age - Staying spiritually fresh and curious - Abraham and Isaac with fresh perspective - The generosity of God in the parable of the sower - Hospitality, gratitude, and living in the present - Becoming the kind of person others long to emulate Scriptures: - Psalm 92:12–15 - Genesis 22 - The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 8) #Psalm92 #JohnOrtberg #NancyOrtbergTurner #SpiritualFormation #AgingWell #HumanFlourishing #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #Psalms #KeepGrowing 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Learning to Pour Out Your Heart 00:27 Why Nancy Loves the Psalms 01:32 Psalm 92 & Flourishing in Old Age 02:03 Lessons From Nursing Patients 02:49 They Will Stay Fresh and Green 03:18 Spring Green Growth Explained 04:00 Staying Curious About God 04:20 Abraham, Isaac & God's Character 05:09 The Parable of the Sower Revisited 05:56 Gladys: A Model of Aging Well 06:34 Living Fully in the Present 07:19 When the World Gets Smaller 07:54 They Will Still Bear Fruit 08:26 Human Flourishing & God's Promise 08:48 Be the Kind of Person Others Want to Become